
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pensacola Neighborhood of Pensacola, FL from $800 (15 Rentals)
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Alabaster Gardens - 55+ Community

The Overlook at Pensacola Bay

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Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Pensacola?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Pensacola Studio Apartments | $1,733 | $1,621 | $2,018 |
Downtown Pensacola 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $939 | $2,668 |
Downtown Pensacola 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,124 | $3,059 |
Downtown Pensacola 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,048 | $2,960 | $3,120 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Pensacola Neighborhood of Pensacola, FL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Pensacola Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Pensacola area of Pensacola, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Alabaster Gardens - 55+ Community priced from $939. Ashley Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,165. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pensacola apartments for rent in Pensacola, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Alabaster Gardens - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
Ashley Club | 1x1 - Bayou Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
The Overlook at Pensacola Bay | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Palmilla Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
Southtowne Apartments | Caye | 1BR,1BA | $1,819 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pensacola, FL
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pensacola area is the $2.32 price per square foot A2 Model at Palmilla Apartments in the in the Greater Pensacola neighborhood starting from $1,680. The second greatest value Downtown Pensacola apartment is the 1x1 - Bayou Upgrade Model at Ashley Club starting at $1,165 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Southeast Pensacola neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Pensacola apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Palmilla Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Ashley Club | 1x1 - Bayou Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Alabaster Gardens - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Southtowne Apartments | Palm | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
The Overlook at Pensacola Bay | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Pensacola Neighborhood in Pensacola, FL
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Pensacola Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pensacola?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pensacola is Alabaster Gardens - 55+ Community which is listed at $939, while the average apartment in Downtown Pensacola costs $3,049.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Pensacola?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Downtown Pensacola that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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